Vivian ‘Vie’ Marie Hapeman Obern: 1921 – 2015
Children, bicycles, horses, history, and trails — all became the focus of Vie Obern’s forward-looking civic efforts.
Year: 2015
Home on the Mange
There are no barbarians at the gate in the wake of Prop. 47.
Bringing Junípero Serra to Life
A new book sheds light on the priest who built the first California missions.
Tremendous Trio of Triathlons
Swim, bike, and run to glory in Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria.
Dick and Mickey Flacks: Two Lifetimes on the Left
Santa Barbara’s pioneering progressive couple pens a memoir of marriage and social justice.
County Briefed on Oil Spills as Refugio Reopens
The frequency of accidents has gone down in recent years.
Fabled Gables: 31 East Pedregosa Street
Mattie More Storke originally owned this 36-room residence.
Happy Camper
Chloe Bee Ciccati took her dad on a camping trip among the redwoods for Father’s Day not too long ago, and they brought along their favorite reading matter.
Chen Verdict: A Former Judge’s Perspective
Court would consider statements of contrition, willingness for treatment, and Probation’s observations in deciding dog torture case.
County Take Steps Toward Plastic Bag Ban
The statewide law is on ice until November election.
